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CDL Practice Test
CDL Category Practice Tests
- General Knowledge Test
- Combination Vehicles Test
- Passenger Vehicles Test
- Pre-Trip Inspections Test
- Double-Triple Trailers Test
- CDL School Bus Test
- CDL Air Brakes Test
- Hazardous Materials Test
- CDL Tanker Vehicles Test
CDL Practice Test
How To Get A rhode island Commercial Drivers License
To be eligible for a CDL in Rhode Island, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.
- Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within Rhode Island only).
- Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of Rhode Island).
Rhode Island CDL applicants must be medically certified that they are capable of operating a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Rhode Island applicants must get assistance with the forms from a CDL-certified doctor. Applicants are required to submit a (REV 2011) Self-Certification for a Commercial Driver’s License and a (Form MCSA-5875) Medical Examiner’s Certificate Medical Examiner’s Report Form.
Commercial drivers are required to have a medical card or certificate. This requirement does not apply to drivers who are employed by the federal, state or local governments. Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in Rhode Island. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.
Rhode Island CDL Endorsements
- H – Hazmat Vehicles
- N – Tank Vehicles
- P – Passenger Vehicles
- S – School Bus
- T – Double or Triple Trailer
- X – Combination Tank Vehicles and Hazmat Vehicles
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rhode island CDL License Test Tips
All Rhode Island CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. This test consists of 50 questions. To pass the Rhode Island test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The Rhode Island skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.
Military veterans and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements. To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:
- Possess a valid Rhode Island Driver’s license.
- Be active duty military personnel.
- Operate a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties.
- Have been honorably discharged from the military within the past 12 months.
- Submit an Application for CDL Skills Test Waiver.
Additional Information
Information on the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles
The State of Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles administers CDL license regulations in Rhode Island. To get more information contact them via:
Website: http://www.dmv.ri.gov/licenses/commercial/
Phone: 401.462.5813
Additional Rhode Island CDL Helpful Links
Please use the links below to access Rhode Island CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of Rhode Island.
- Rhode Island Commercial Driver License Manual
- Rhode Island CDL Fees and Costs
- Rhode Island Truck Driving Schools
- Rhode Island Drivers License Practice Test
- Rhode Island Motorcycle Test